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March 27, 2024 ·3:30 PM Final

Council Chambers - 3rd Floor

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:43
  2. 2 COMMUNICATIONS & RECEIVE/FILE
  3. 1 Letters from the Department of Safety and Inspections declaring 41 Miller Crest Lane and 2117 Mohawk Avenue nuisance properties. (For notification purposes only; public hearings will be scheduled at a later date if necessary.) CO 24-17 Received and Filed
  4. 2 Amending the 2024 spending budget in the Public Works General Fund to align the costs in spending for the Rondo Renaming Project. AO 24-23 Received and Filed
  5. 3 Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to reallocate $15,000 from the CIB Contingency Funds for Community Proposals to the Parks Community Proposal Budget for Path Lighting between Maryland and Iowa, therefore providing the necessary funding for Parks to secure a bid for Path Lighting in Prosperity Heights. AO 24-26 Received and Filed
  6. 6 CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. ▶ jump to 1:51
  7. 4 Approving precinct boundary changes for Ward 2 for the upcoming 2024 elections. RES 24-360 Adopted Pass
  8. 7 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  9. 5 Authorizing the City to enter into a subrecipient agreement with American Lung Association for the expansion of the Electric Vehicle Spot Network on the East Side of Saint Paul, and rescinding Council Resolution RES 24-145. RES 24-385 Adopted Pass
  10. 6 Acknowledging a public purpose of community participation in the co-design of City services and technical solutions and granting permission to the Office of Technology and Communication to spend city funds on behalf of the City to incentivize and compensate residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders who participate in design research and usability testing. RES 24-408 Adopted Pass
  11. 7 Approving the Liquor On-Sale 100 seats or less, Liquor On-Sale Sunday, Gambling Location, and Liquor outdoor Service Area (Sidewalk) licenses for Pauly’s of St. Paul d/b/a Pauly’s (License ID# 2023002257) for the premises located at 1668 Selby Ave. RES 24-410 Adopted Pass
  12. 8 Approving EPA grant applications to decarbonize downtown. RES 24-428 Adopted Pass
  13. 9 Approving an EPA grant application to expand the EV Spot Network and Evie Carshare. RES 24-431 Adopted Pass
  14. 10 Approving the City as a coalition partner in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s application to EPA for Equitable Residential Decarbonization. RES 24-432 Adopted Pass
  15. 11 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Auto Repair Garage license now held by Al’s Garage LLC d/b/a Al’s Garage (License ID #20240000043) for the premises located at 977 Front Avenue. RES 24-453 Adopted Pass
  16. 12 Approving a Wine on Sale, Malt on Sale (Strong) and Entertainment (A) license to Pallch Inc. d/b/a Chimborazo Restaurant (License ID 20240000209) for the premises located at 508 Lexington Parkway South. RES 24-460 Adopted Pass
  17. 13 Approving the application for change of ownership to the Parking Ramp license now held by Allied Parking Inc d/b/a Allied Parking Inc (License ID #20240000191) for the premises located at 59 Kellogg Boulevard West. RES 24-461 Adopted Pass
  18. 14 Approving the City being a coalition partner in an application led by the City of Minneapolis to the USEPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program for a business decarbonization grant program. RES 24-462 Adopted Pass
  19. 15 Authorizing the City to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota to participate in the Multijurisdictional Disparity Study. RES 24-470 Adopted Pass
  20. 16 Commemorating the observance of Ramadan 2024 and the significance to Muslims in Saint Paul. RES 24-478 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 1:57
  21. 17 Recognizing Brittney Baker for her historical promotion to Captain in the Saint Paul Fire Department. RES 24-481 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 17:24
  22. 20 FOR DISCUSSION
  23. 21 First Reading
  24. 18 Amending Chapter 63 of the Legislative Code pertaining to electric vehicle charging infrastructure in surface parking lots. Ord 24-5 Laid Over to Second Reading ▶ jump to 39:52
  25. 23 PUBLIC HEARINGS Live testimony is limited to two minutes for each person. See below for optional ways to testify.
  26. 19 Amending the 2024 budget by adding a $9,000 donation to the Police Department (“SPPD”) from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (“SPPF”). RES PH 24-60 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:46
  27. 20 Amending the 2024 budget by adding a $25,000 donation to the Police Department (“SPPD”) from the Saint Paul Police Foundation (“SPPF”), made possible by a grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation. RES PH 24-61 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 60:18
  28. 21 Authorizing the Police Department to amend the 2024 Grant Fund for the sub-grant received from Ramsey County for the Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET). RES PH 24-62 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 60:46
  29. 22 Approving the application of White Squirrel Bar for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, June 1 - August 31, 2024 at 974 Seventh Street West - the White Squirrel Bar patio. RES PH 24-63 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 61:08
  30. 23 Amending the financing and spending plan in the Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $1,211,812 by increasing spending in Parkland Dedication, through the use of fund balance and increasing spending for the Como Shuttle and Great River Passage budgets to reflect funding received from legacy grants. RES PH 24-65 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 61:42
  31. 29 LEGISLATIVE HEARING CONSENT AGENDA Items listed under the Consent Agenda will receive a combined public hearing and be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda for a separate public hearing and discussion if desired.
  32. 24 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 87 ACKER STREET EAST. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) RLH TA 24-74 Adopted
  33. 25 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1003 ARCADE STREET. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104) RLH TA 24-94 Adopted Pass
  34. 31 LEGISLATIVE HEARING DISCUSSION ITEMS
  35. 26 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 32 BENHILL ROAD. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804) RLH TA 24-88 Adopted Pass
  36. 27 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 712 DELAWARE AVENUE. (File No. CRT2404, Assessment No. 248203) RLH TA 24-65 Adopted Pass
  37. 28 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 839 EDMUND AVENUE. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804) RLH TA 24-66 Adopted Pass
  38. 29 Second Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 733 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH in Council File RLH RR 23-11. RLH RR 24-8 Adopted Pass
  39. 35 Approval of the Consent Agenda Adopted Consent Agenda Pass
  40. 30 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 355 GERANIUM AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) RLH TA 24-91 Adopted Pass
  41. 31 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1157 HERBERT STREET. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) (Amend to delete) RLH TA 24-137 Continue Public Hearing
  42. 32 Deleting the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 823 JUNO AVENUE. (File No. 2403T, Assessment No. 249002) RLH TA 24-81 Adopted Pass
  43. 33 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. J2411A1, Assessment No. 248528) RLH TA 24-50 Adopted Pass
  44. 34 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2303A2, Assessment No. 230113) RLH TA 24-51 Adopted Pass
  45. 35 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 384 LAWSON AVENUE EAST. (File No. CG2304A2, Assessment No. 230115) RLH TA 24-56 Adopted Pass
  46. 36 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 126 NINTH STREET EAST. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104) RLH TA 24-87 Adopted Pass
  47. 37 Fourth Making finding on the appealed substantial abatement ordered for 595 PARK STREET in Council File RLH RR 23-12. (Public hearing continued to April 10, 2024) Continue Public Hearing Pass
  48. 38 Appeal of Tianna Verdega, Tenant, dba Clubhouse Entertainment, to a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Correction Notice, including Condemnation, at 220 ROBERT STREET SOUTH. (Refer back to May 14, 2024 Legislative Hearing) RLH VO 24-7 Referred
  49. 39 Appeal of Marlene Barrett to a Vacant Building Registration Requirement at 1297 SEVENTH STREET WEST. (Public hearing closed March 27, 2024) RLH VBR 24-18 Laid Over Pass ▶ jump to 62:53
  50. 40 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 1617 UPPER AFTON ROAD. (File No. J2405E2, Assessment No. 248318) (Amend to reduce) RLH TA 24-64 Continue Public Hearing
  51. 41 Ratifying the Appealed Special Tax Assessment for property at 747 WINSLOW AVENUE. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) RLH TA 24-115 Adopted Pass
  52. 42 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees billed during May 9 to August 14, 2023. (File No. VB2405, Assessment No. 248804) RLH AR 24-9 Adopted Pass
  53. 43 Ratifying the assessments for Securing and/or Emergency Boarding services during September 2023. (File No. J2405B, Assessment No. 248104) RLH AR 24-10 Adopted Pass
  54. 44 Ratifying the assessments for Collection of Fire Certificate of Occupancy fees billed during August 28 to September 19, 2023. (File No. CRT2404, Assessment No. 248203) RLH AR 24-11 Adopted Pass
  55. 45 Ratifying the assessments for Excessive Use of Inspection or Abatement services billed during July 24 to August 21, 2023. (File No. J2405E, Assessment No. 248304) RLH AR 24-12 Adopted Pass
  56. 46 Ratifying the assessments for Removal of Diseased and/or Dangerous Tree(s) services during October 2023. (File No.2403T, Assessment No. 249002) RLH AR 24-13 Adopted Pass
  57. 53 ADJOURNMENT
  58. 54 City Council meetings are open for in person attendance, but the public may also comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: The public may comment on public hearing items in writing or via voicemail. Any comments and materials submitted by 12:00 pm of the day before the meeting will be attached to the public record and available for review by the City Council. Comments may be submitted as follows: Written public comment on public hearing items can be submitted to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us, CouncilHearing@ci.stpaul.mn.us, or by voicemail at 651-266-6805. Live testimony will be taken in person in the Council Chambers, and by telephone by registering to speak by noon on the day before the meeting. The registration link is located on the City Council website at www.stpaul.gov/council or https://forms.office.com/g/TD3xN7WHy5. Council Meeting Information The City Council is paperless which saves the environment and reduces expenses. The agendas and Council files are all available on the Web (see below). Council members use mobile devices to review the files during the meeting. Using a mobile device greatly reduces costs since most agendas, including the documents attached to files, are over 1000 pages when printed. Web Meetings are available on the Council's website. Email notification and web feeds (RSS) of newly released minutes, agendas, and meetings are available by subscription. Visit www.stpaul.gov/council for meeting videos and updated copies of the agendas, minutes, and supporting documents. Cable Meetings are live on St Paul Channel 18 and replayed at various times. Check your local listings.